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Mike3
Explorer
Jul 26, 2014

Solar System Advice/Feedback for new Truck Camper

I'm looking for a solar system to use for battery charging, light a/c use such as charging ipad/phones, a couple hours of TV daily and a cpac machine. No microwave or a/c. This will be used in conjunc...
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pianotuna
Nomad III
Jul 26, 2014
Hi,

Quality panels are under $1.00 per watt.

The Aims is a bottom of the barrel inverter with no ability to be repaired post warranty. Xantrex makes a model that is better with larger capacity for $355.00

I think you mean a Xantrex charge controller. It is not MPPT and could be replaced by an Ecoworthy for $30.00.

I think you should find a different firm.

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